Member for Molonglo Steve Doszpot has raised concerns about the parking situation at Yarralumla Shopping Centre after receiving a number of complaints from residents in the area. Mr. Doszpot raised the issue with the Minister for Territory and Municipal Services in February about the issue and in March received an interim response with a promise…
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Eat more Chicken Soup
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Here is something for you to think about the next time you enjoy a bowl of chicken soup according to recent research released by the Australian Chicken Meat Federation shows that the majority of Australians (58%) enjoy chicken soup when they have cold and flu symptoms with an overwhelming 87% those opting for it because…
News Headline stamp release
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Australia Post has recently released a stamp issue featuring news headline events from the 20th century. The stamps feature “news headlines” announcing the end of World War II in 1945; the Moon landing in 1969; Cyclone Tracy in 1974 and our America’s Cup win in 1983. “These events all made news around the world, especially…
Do you know your family eye history?
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According to recent research by The RANZCO (Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists) Eye Foundation, 46% of Australians don’t know or haven’t asked if there is a history of eye disease in their family. “This fresh statistic that almost 1 in 2 Australians don’t know or haven’t inquired as to whether they have…
National stroke campaign stresses importance of FAST
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Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek, recently announced $2 million for a national stroke campaign that shows people how to recognize signs of stroke and stresses the importance of responding to them fast. “Stroke is the second most common cause of death in Australia, “Around 60 per cent of people who’ve had a stroke don’t make…
AEC encourages missing eligible voters to enroll
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With the 2013 election approaching the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is calling on the community to help find almost 1.4 million eligible missing voters with the launch of the ‘Don’t leave it to the last minute’ enrollment campaign by Electoral Commissioner, Ed Killesteyn. “Time is running out for the almost 1.4 million eligible voters still…
John Knight Memorial Park’s snake house receives safety face-lift
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As part of the ACT Government’s $1 million 2012-13 Playground Safety Program the snake house play space at John Knight Memorial Park has been given a face-lift. “The upgrade has ensured the iconic elements for the play space are retained including the slide and the colorful snakes which can be seen winding in and out…
Satellite phone services gain access to Triple Zero emergency call service
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On July 1st the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) handheld satellite phones to access the Triple Zero emergency call service. ‘These regulatory changes mean that all handheld satellite phone users will know that, in the event of a life-threatening or time-critical emergency, they can dial Triple Zero,’ said ACMA Chairman, Chris Chapman commented. Mr.…
‘Kiaps’ awarded Police Overseas Service Medal
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Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Justice Jason Claire awarded the Police Overseas Service Medal to 55 ‘Kiaps’ – the former Australian members of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary between 1949 and 1973 at a ceremony at Parliament house. Minister Claire explained that from the end of World War II until independence in…
Be aware of coin-sized batteries risks to kids
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging parents and carers to be aware of the risks that coin-sized batteries pose to children if swallowed. “Button batteries are a severe and little known risk for children but alarmingly an estimated five children per week in Australia present to an emergency department with a button battery…